Legal Problems?

Okay... This is a bit of a long post, but I need some help! So, I have OCD, which involves intrusive thoughts about sexually harming children, along with hording, obsessive behaviour, and repetitive behaviour. I have never harmed a child in any way in my entire life. About four years ago before I was diagnoised, I wrote down about these thoughts in a journal that my mother found. She had me institutionalized where they gave me a diagnosis and labled me as being no threat. Anyway, now that I am pregnant my mom is calling the cops to investiage me because I am a danger to my baby (her words) and wants to force me to get an abortion. I know she cannot make me get an abortion, but what about when the child is born? Can she have it taken away from me even if I haven't actually done anything?

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she can try to get your baby taken from you even if you haven't done anything. She can call Protective Services have all of your past brought up. They will investigate the s*** out of you. Youll also constantly be under their surveillance. My thoughts for you are too seek help in managing your OCD. If you are already on medication make sure it is still safe to take it. My thought is that you meet with counselors and that you have everything working in your favor for when this child is born. do you have a significant other that can also be a support system? It might not be a bad idea to get that person into counseling too. You need to show your mother that you are not a bad person and that you will not harm your child because of your OCD. I think you have a long road ahead of you but as long as you manage your OCD I think you will be fine.

I hope your actively going to therapy... If you are they can answer these questions so can any lawyer. I personally don't feel that I have the background or credentials to advise you about something like this. And as far as legal advice all that we can say is contact a lawyer.

I agree, some things are just a tad much for this board. Get professional help and a lawyer. Also, if you acknowledge these as being issues, give your DH (dear husband) a break when he wants to have his friends over...you know you're obsessive, but don't try to control his social life...and call your best friend, you need a support group.

Yea its not one you would forget @angelgirl826 ...... I'm intensly bothered by this post. Seriously hoping that the OP (original poster) is attending therapy. Also most mothers would not persue something like that unless it was very worriesome. Please make sure you are talking to your doctor!

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